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Cutting energy bills at Peter's Food Services

Discover how sub metering and energy management systems have delivered lasting financial benefits for Peter's.

Energy measures that reduce cost and increase profitability

Peter's Food Services Ltd started out as 'Thomas Pies', a small pie factory in Merthyr Tydfil that produced sausage rolls, pies, and pasties that were in high demand throughout the Welsh valleys, in the 1950s. Based in Caerphilly since the 1970's, the business is now a household name producing over 3 million pastries a week.

As one of the biggest employers in the area, serving more than 13,500 consumers annually. It is one of the biggest distributors of cold meats in the UK, with a £90 million annual turnover and more than 900 product lines. Its large 14 acre site means that refrigeration is a significant expense for the business and energy is a constant topic of discussion in board meetings.

We were approached to implement and identify energy saving measures that would in turn reduce operational costs and increase profitability, with a target of £64,000 reduction in the first year.

When energy management and a strong partnership garner top results...

Achieved annual savings of 15% in the first year

Shortlisted for the Energy Partnership of the year

Improved energy awareness across the business

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The close collaboration we had with Peter’s Foods Services was essential to ensuring that we continue to add value to Peter’s.

Richard Spencer, Head of Construction, Operations and Maintenance at E.ON UK

From energy audits to energy savings

After carrying out a site audit we were able to propose a series of energy efficiency measures that would help Peter’s reach their cost cutting target and reduce their carbon emissions in the process.

Using the latest innovations in cloud-based data analytics we were able to monitor and control their energy in real-time. A full sub-metering system (which included 44 new meters) was installed to monitor performance and identify further energy savings.

Our ability to offer everything from energy audits through to the delivery of a range of energy saving measures is what makes our offer unique.

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A fully comprehensive service

Our energy management services team provided project management support, technical expertise, data analysis, behaviour change initiatives, reporting and regular site visits. Our intelligent analytics software captures and stores energy usage data every half hour to identify potential inefficiencies on customers’ sites, with the capacity to enable significant energy reduction and switch-off measures when necessary.

Just some of the measures we delivered...

  • Reporting and analytics

    Weekly performance reporting and management. This includes the ability to monitor individual production line efficiency across the entire site.

  • Air handling optimisation

    Management and implementation of Air Handling Unit (AHU) optimisation.

  • Air system improvements

    Improvement and rationalisation of the site compressed air system, including waste heat recovery.

  • Steam system interventions

    Efficiency interventions related to the steam system, which includes boiler insulation, operation and steam leak repairs etc

  • LED lighting upgrade

    Upgraded existing lighting with energy efficient LED lighting.

Working together for a lasting result

By engaging Peter's Food Services' own knowledgeable and experienced staff in the possibilities of energy management, this fruitful partnership achieved above and beyond the targeted savings.

Our integrated strategy produced tangible results and will continue to guarantee that the company receives long-term financial advantages going forward.

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